IT Integration

CGT introduces you to 15 more unique technology and services companies that are worthy of your undivided attention.

Now in its 15th year, CGT's readers voted for their top solution and service providers in 13 areas of investment opportunity. These short lists, and accompanying commentary from experts and analysts, can help guide decision makers in their quests to find innovative technology and service providers that deliver a competitive edge in the game for consumer loyalty.

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of an enterprise software suite specific to customer relationship management (CRM), including marketing, sales force automation, category management, etc.

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of solutions for product management, including new product development, formulation, packaging, introduction and launch.

CGT's readers rank the top third-party providers of strategic and tactical consulting services.

Deckers Brands has appointed David Lafitte to COO, beginning February 2, 2015. Mr. Lafitte previously served as the company's general counsel, and will replaces Zohar Ziv, who retired in January 2015.

Unilever has cut lead times for prototype parts by 40 percent since introducing Stratasys' PolyJet 3D printing technology into its manufacturing process.

Mondelez International's supply-chain reinvention plan is expected to deliver $3 billion in gross productivity savings, $1.5 billion in net savings and $1 billion in incremental cash during 2014 to 2016.